Misdemeanor & Felony Attorney

Orlando, Orange County, Seminole, Osceola, & Central Florida

If you’ve been accused of a crime, you’ll need to become very familiar with the legal system in a short amount of time. You’ll be charged with either a misdemeanor or a felony, a distinction which indicates the seriousness of the crime and corresponding punishments.

The Central Florida Criminal Defense Attorneys at The Umansky Law Firm have worked both sides of the justice system: With a background in prosecution and a strong current role in criminal defense, attorneys William and Zahra Umansky along with Gary Schwartz are uniquely qualified to stand up in your defense. We represent Florida residents, visitors, and juveniles, and tourists accused of misdemeanors and felonies including:

• Theft, Fraud and Shoplifting
• Drug Offenses
• Prostitution and Solicitation
• Sealing and Expungement
• Traffic Violations
• Domestic Violence
• Juvenile Crime
• Tourist Defense
• Probation Violation
• Criminal Consequences
• Misdemeanors and Felonies
• First Time Offenders
• Criminal Traffic Violations
• Racing and Reckless Driving
• DUI
• Driving While License Suspended

In addition to the possibility of jail time, those convicted of misdemeanor or felony violations may be subject to heavy fines, probation, mandatory education and counseling, drug testing. If you’ve been accused of a crime, a criminal charge can completely turn your world upside down. The Umansky Law Firm is here to get you back on solid ground.

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Misdemeanor & Felony case!

What’s a misdemeanor?

Misdemeanors are crimes of a less serious nature than felonies. They carry potential punishments of up to a one thousand dollar fine and or up to one year in the county jail for first-degree misdemeanors and up to five hundred dollar fine and or up to 60 days of jail for second-degree misdemeanors. Florida misdemeanors include:

• Marijuana possession (under twenty grams)
• Domestic violence/spousal abuse
• Assault and battery
• Shoplifting (under $300.00)
• Petit (petty) theft
• Solicitation for prostitution
• Indecent exposure
• Driving offenses
• DUI/Drunk driving
• Possession of drug paraphernalia
• First and second time driving with license suspended or with knowledge of charges
• Reckless driving
• Drug paraphernalia
• Racing
• Indecent Exposure
• Lewdness

What’s a felony?

Felonies are crimes of a more serious nature than misdemeanors. A felony conviction carries with it the potential for jail or prison time and is defined as any crime with a potential sentence over one year of incarceration. Florida felonies include:

• Shoplifting (over $300)
• Drug trafficking
• Forgery
• Grand theft
• Possession of a controlled substance
• Passing bad checks (over $150)
• Employee theft (over $300)
• Aggravated battery
• Possession of Cocaine
• Possession of Marijuana (over 20 grams)
• Robbery
• Burglary
• Fraud
• Murder
• Manslaughter
• Felony DUI, 3rd conviction
• Obtain or attempt to obtain controlled substance by fraud, forgery, misrepresentation, etc.
• Dealing in stolen property by use of the Internet; property stolen $300 or more.
• Carrying a concealed firearm.
• Felons in possession of firearms, ammunition, or electronic weapons or devices.

A misdemeanor or felony conviction can follow you around for life

Our Orlando Criminal Defense Law Firm is dedicated to every aspect of your case. From arrest to trial, we’re working to minimize potential consequences and looking ahead to try and protect your future. Influential members of the community require a legal team that is able to work with discretion and savvy. Whether you’ve been accused of a felony or misdemeanor, trust your defense to the experienced and aggressive criminal defense team at The Umansky Law Firm.

Call or email our Central Florida felony lawyers and misdemeanor attorneys at The Umansky Law Firm today for a free initial consultation about your Florida Criminal Record. We’re client-focused and ready. We’re here to defend your rights.

Our Orlando, Florida misdemeanor and felony lawyers represent clients in Orange, Seminole, Brevard, Lake, Polk, Osceola, Volusia, and Hillsborough counties, and in the communities of Orlando, Winter Park, Maitland, Longwood, Sanford, Kissimmee, Celebration, Windermere, Altamonte Springs, Ocoee, Oviedo, Avalon Park, Stoneybrook, East Orlando, Christmas, Bithlo, Baldwin Park, Thorton Park, Downtown Orlando, Winter Garden, Oakland, Lake Nona, Tuscawilla, Hunter Creek including school communities like University of Central Florida, UCF, Rollins, Valencia Community College, Full Sail, Motorcycle Mechanics Institute, etc.